The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks. With millions of annual visitors, you probably spend more time waiting outside than exploring inside. This private tour offers skip-the-line access to the famous Leaning Tower and the gorgeous Cathedral, combined with a walking tour of highlights such as Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza dei Cavalieri, and Piazza Arcivescovado as well as an optional lunch at a traditional trattoria.

Private Pisa walking tour, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the gorgeous Cathedral
Admire attractions such as the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Piazza dei Cavalieri, and the Church of San Sisto
Tuck into a delicious 2-course lunch at a typical Tuscan Trattoria (if option selected)
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Local professional Guide in Pisa at your side
Cathedral and Leaning Tower Skip-the-line Access
2-course “à la carte” Lunch or Dinner in a Typical Trattoria (if option selected)

Pick-up and Drop-off
Gratuities
Everything not mentioned as Included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Leaning Tower of Pisa
Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Starting Time: Morning Option at 09.30 am - Afternoon Option at 02.30 pm Meeting with the guide in front of the door of the Leaning Tower

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your private guide by the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and set out to explore the city on foot, starting with its magnificent centerpiece—the Piazza dei Miracoli.

As you stroll around the square, listen as your guide tells the story of Pisa’s fascinating history from Etruscan settlement to a Roman colony to a medieval port town. Admire the distinctive Cathedral (interior visit) and Baptistery, both striking examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture, then turn your attention to the star attraction—the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Hear more about the tower’s infamous lean and pose for photos by the iconic tower, before continuing on your walking tour of the city.

Follow your guide through the Old Town, pausing to admire the Church of San Sisto, one of Pisa’s oldest churches, and explore the medieval Piazza dei Cavalieri, home to one of the most famous universities in the world—the Scuola Normale—and the Conte Ugolino Tower, which is featured in Dante’s 'Divine Comedy.' Stop by the one-time home of poet Giacomo Leopardi on the way to Piazza Arcivescovado, then marvel at the grandiose façade of the Palazzo Vescovile.

After taking in the highlights of the city, return to the Leaning Tower where your private guide leaves you and head straight inside using your pre-paid skip-the-line tickets. Climb the 294-step spiral staircase to the top of the 56-meter (183-foot) high tower, from where the views span the entire city.

After your visit to the tower, head to a nearby trattoria to tuck into a delicious 2-course lunch or dinner (if option is selected) before continuing to sightsee independently.

Piazza dei Miracoli

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Duomo di Pisa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Battistero di San Giovanni

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leaning Tower of Pisa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
The Leaning Tower: Rules and Regulations - The visit lasts about 30 minutes - no extension is allowed. Children under the age of 8 will not be admitted under any circumstances and an adult will have to remain with . Children between 8 and 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult and held by the hand at all times. Teenagers between 12 and 18 years of age are allowed on the Tower only if accompanied by a responsible adult. Visiting the Tower requires a considerable amount of physical effort. Please consider that the spiral staircase has about as many as 300 steps. It is strongly recommended that people with heart disorders or individuals suffering from impaired health conditions do not visit the Tower.
The climb on the Leaning Tower will be done on their own (without the guide)

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 2 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 2 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great experience

Susan_F, Apr 2024

Great experience. Didn’t realize there were more buildings on the property, other than the leaning tower. The history is very fascinating. There are lots of great restaurants right up the street that are lovely.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Susan, Thank you so much for sharing your delightful feedback with us. We are thrilled to learn that you had a great experience during your Private Pisa Discovery Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Access. Pisa's charm extends far beyond its iconic leaning tower, and we're delighted that you had the opportunity to explore the additional historical treasures on the property. It's wonderful to hear that you found the history fascinating – there's certainly much to uncover in this beautiful city. Once again, thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the future. Warm regards,

Disaster from beginning till end.

Sameer_A, Mar 2024

It was a disaster from beginning to end. Sylvia was a bit late but the directions om Viator were wrong which meant I had to go back and forth 3 times before I found her. Thereafter, she was disinterested in the tour. We were running late and spent barely 30 min with her.

Great morning in Pisa

Spencer_M, Oct 2023

First of all, Sylvia was amazing...living in Pisa her whole life enables her to share secrets Inc best pic spots/angles, hx of the town and its evolution/growth, construction of the tower and other important buildings inc Baptistry and Basilica and many other tidbits of info...took us on a great stroll around town...she is easy to understand and was an absolute pleasure to hang out with!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Spencer, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Silvia in Pisa. Silvia's dedication to sharing the hidden gems, historical insights, and architectural marvels of Pisa truly enhances the visitor's understanding and appreciation of this beautiful town. It's great to hear that you had the opportunity to explore the town with her and that her explanations were easy to understand. We look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing experiences in the future! Kind regards

Inspiring tour of the arts

Catriona_w, Jul 2023

Tour guide was amazing. Very welcoming and knowledgeable. Gave us a few tips for when we should come back again. Gave good advice about extras eg the dome and the echoes. A big thank you to our guide giving us lovely memories

Lots of detail

Jami_F, Jun 2023

Anna was a very knowledgeable guide. Her excitement about Pisa was infectious. She brought the town to life as well as the usual spots.

Amazing architecture!

Bryant_H, Jun 2023

Tour guide was very nice a showed a lot of patiences with us. We were late to our own tour, but the guide waited for us. She gave us great information on the leaning tower and surrounding structures.

Pisa history in detail

Cole_M, May 2023

Guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I wish we could have taken her with is on the rest of our Italy trip ❤️

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Cole, thank you for sharing your positive review with us at Caf Tour & Travel. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your Private tour in Pisa, one of the most beautiful and charming cities of Tuscany! Hoping to have the opportunity to welcome you again in one of our activities, Best Regards

Good info, just the right duration

Miranda_S, Mar 2023

Informative and just the right length. Sylvia was nice and really knowledgeable. She pointed out unique features about the town, cathedral and tower. We also were able to skip the line for our tower access. Lots of steps but you have to do it when in Pisa!

Fabulous way to tour the...

Heather_R, Nov 2022

Fabulous way to tour the Tower of Pisa/church area with a knowledgeable guide Sylvia, even in the rain with a family group of 10, along with a wonderful lunch at an authentic Italian restaurant. Highly recommend!

Awesome Experience in Pisa!

Robert_M, Oct 2022

Guide was very knowledgeable with a very warm personality. Her English was very polished. Not my first time in Pisa, but this was my first climb to the top of the tower. Breathtaking views.

Awesome experience

Raman_S, Oct 2021

Sylvia was our tour guide. A Pisa raised local who was very knowledgeable and patuent. Truly enjoyed on a perfect autumn day.

Informative

Informative, Aug 2020

This is a tour I wouldn’t miss in Pisa. Our tour guide, Silvia, was knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible with the crazy weather we had that day. She pointed out many things we would have missed and shared Pisa’s very interesting history.

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Dear Informative, many thanks for having joined one of our tours and for having shared your travel experience with us and our common readers. We are glad to hear that you have loved your Private Pisa Discovery Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Access. Our guides are all professional and passionate about art and their Land. We will forward to Silvia your feedback: it is always a pleasure to receive such good reviews. We hope to meet you again in the future, best regards

This was an awesome tour!

Patricia_T, Oct 2019

Sylvia was great! She was very knowledgeable and guided us through this tour and created a wonderful experience for us.

Pisa Perfection

Dianna_S, Jul 2018

Our guide, Sylvia, was great. From her we learned that Pisa is so much more than The Leaning Tower! She kept even the attention of my 15 and 17 year old grandsons! She was born in Pisa, her English is fabulous, she was informative without being boring, and added a bit of humor as well. Highly recommend this tour! We did the morning walking tour including lunch.

Our excellent guide made Pisa come...

Tomme F, Oct 2017

Our excellent guide made Pisa come alive. She was so knowledgeable, and passionate about the city and its history.

Had a tough time finding our guide...

Susann K, Oct 2017

Had a tough time finding our guide at first, but ultimately got together with her. She was very knowledgeable about all the venues, and she spoke very good English. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, although we thought it was somewhat overpriced despite its being classified as a private tour. Because of the heat and the exertion that would have been required on our parts, we did not take advantage of the tickets for climbing to the top of the Leaning Tower, but that availability would probably have been a drawing point to tourists who were a little less senior than we were!

Fabulous tour with a wonderful...

Jacqueline W, Sep 2017

Fabulous tour with a wonderful, knowledgeable guide.

I first off just want to say THANK...

Gary S, Jul 2017

I first off just want to say THANK YOU! Viator and their tour guides made our trip!! This tour was very informative and we loved every minute. The guide was easy to find at the designated meeting point and covered so much about the area and history of Pisa. This was our 3rd experience with Viator and we will definitely be using the service again... everywhere it is offered.

It was a an enjoyable tour with...

Stephen C, May 2017

It was a an enjoyable tour with Sylvia providing her wealth of local knowledge ,glad to have booked tower tickets as they might not be available on the day you want so it pays to prebook or sort out the tickets when you get there you have the choice of tickets depending on what you want to see

Wissen der Stadtführerin,...

Eva_B, Nov 2021

Wissen der Stadtführerin, tour inkl. Mittagessen gebucht, alles perfekt geklappt, essen und lokal war top. Würde es genau so wieder machen

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Dear Eva_B, thank you so much for having booked one of our private activities and for having shared your experience with us and our common readers. We are so glad to see that you have loved your walking tour in Pisa with a private guide. We hope to meet you again in the future to let you live another memorable experience! Our best regards